The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
€ 23,600
€ 27,300
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 9.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
70.2
80.4
67.8 in
Width
70.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
104.2
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.86 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
B4164T
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
384 mi
Range
700 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
168.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
